by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Florida State ranks in comparison to other schools with physics programs.
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The bachelor's program at Florida State was ranked #48 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #1 in Florida.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Florida State University handed out 27 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 35 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 17 students received their master’s degree in physics from Florida State. This makes it the #30 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 18 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #25 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Physics majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Florida State go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,649 a year. This is less than $38,470, which is the national median of all physics majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Florida State, physics students borrow a median amount of $20,765 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all physics bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $23,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Florida State University.
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of physics bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Florida State are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 70% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Of the 17 students who graduated with a Master’s in physics from Florida State in 2021, 88% were men and 12% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Florida State University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 84 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 33 |
| Atmospheric Sciences & Meteorology | 32 |
| Materials Sciences | 5 |
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